Athletics
- Patrick Cobbs, NFL running back for the New Orleans Saints
- Bruce Chambers, Texas Longhorns football assistant coach (1998–present)
- Toby Gowin, NFL punter
- "Mean" Joe Greene, NFL Hall of famer, NFL defensive tackle and assistant coach
- Cedric Hardman, former NFL football player, defensive end, 1970 first round draft pick San Francisco 49ers
- Abner Haynes, AFL and NFL running back
- Don January, PGA Senior Tour golfer
- Billy Maxwell, PGA Senior Tour golfer
- Ray Renfro, NFL wide receiver
- Kal Segrist, MLB second baseman and Texas Tech Red Raiders baseball head coach (1968–83)
- Hurles Scales, NFL defensive back
- Ron Shanklin, NFL receiver and former All-Pro player
- Tra "Trauma" Telligman, UFC Fighter
- Erric Pegram, NFL running back
- Brian Waters, NFL Offensive Lineman
- Stone Cold Steve Austin, professional wrestler
- Charlie Shepard, all-star CFL running back
- Harry Vines, wheelchair basketball pioneer
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